Upper Saint Clair High School
Upper Saint Clair High School serves 1,398 students in grades 9-12.
Upper Saint Clair High School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Upper Saint Clair High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
Upper Saint Clair High School's student population of 1,398 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,398 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 88 teachers |
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School Comparison
Upper Saint Clair High School is ranked within the top 1% of all 2,820 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Upper Saint Clair High School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #12 out of 2820 schools (Top 1%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 94% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 12% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 11% |
| Black | 1% | 15% |
| White | 84% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.28 | 0.53 |
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Graduation Rate | 97% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Upper Saint Clair School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Upper Saint Clair High School is Bethel Park High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Fort Couch Middle School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Bethel Memorial Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Bethel Park Bethel Memorial Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-4 | 326 students10
1.1 miles
3301 S Park Rd
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 854-8506 1.1 K-4 326 - Pittsburgh Eisenhower Elementary School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-4 | 475 students10
1.1 miles
100 Warwick Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600 1.1 K-4 475 - Pittsburgh Baker Elementary School Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-4 | 380 students10
1.3 miles
2300 Morton Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600 1.3 K-4 380 - Pittsburgh Streams Elementary School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 94%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-4 | 503 students10
1.3 miles
1560 Ashlawn Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600 1.3 K-4 503 - Bethel Park Bethel Park High School Math: 74% | Reading: 86%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 1,497 student10
1.5 miles
309 Church Rd
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 854-8581 1.5 9-12 1,497
School Reviews
| 5 A wonderful school system with many outstanding opportunities. Lightyears ahead of most. Is competitive and demanding as is the community. Best years of our family's lives were spent there. - Posted by Parent - GDGra |
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